Podcast - Why did the WHO spend almost $200 million on travel last year? Learning more about a Broadway star from Hamilton who's battling COVID-19 & Roy Halliday's death and racist language in NASCAR

Published: April 17, 2020, 2:10 a.m.

As people turn their ire towards the World Health Organization, the amount of money spent on travel has really come under scrutiny. One of the biggest spenders was a Canadian who racked up close to $400,000 in travel expenses. How can someone manage to spend that much money on travel alone?\n\nGuest: Matt Jeneroux, MP for Edmonton Riverbend\n\n-\n\nOne of Broadway's stars just so happens to come from Hamilton! Nick Cordero also happens to be battling COVID-19 in Los Angeles where his fans, family and friends are looking to show their support regardless of where in the world they are. For those who aren't familiar with Nick, Scott looks to get a perspective into Nick's time in Hamilton and his path to Broadway.\n\nGuest: Lou Zamprogna, Leader in the Hamilton theatre scene\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \xa0 Daphne Moens, Singer, Actor who grew up with Nick Cordero\n\n-\n\nRoy Halliday has passed away but with his death also comes some questions as to why he had questionable substances in his system. Moving to the world of NASCAR, one of the drivers said a racial slur over a live microphone which sparked outrage and his subsequent firing.\n\nGuest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor at CHCH